Professor James Liu argues that immediate feedback on assignments improves student learning more than delayed feedback. He believes that students form stronger memory connections when corrections occur close to the original attempt.
Which research finding would best support Liu's argument?
Most students prefer to receive grades quickly rather than waiting
Teachers who grade quickly report less burnout than those who delay grading
Students spend an average of 10 minutes reviewing feedback regardless of when it's received
Students who received same-day feedback scored 22% higher on follow-up tests than those who received feedback after one week
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. Quantitative evidence showing that same-day feedback produced 22% higher scores directly supports Liu's claim about learning outcomes.
- Context clues: The claim is that immediate feedback "improves learning."
- Evidence evaluation: Test scores objectively measure learning.
- Verify: Comparing same-day vs one-week feedback isolates the timing variable.
💡 Strategy: Look for outcome measures (test scores) not preference measures (what students/teachers like).
Choice A is incorrect because student preferences don't measure actual learning outcomes. Choice B is incorrect because teacher wellbeing doesn't address student learning. Choice C is incorrect because time spent reviewing doesn't indicate learning effectiveness.